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The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Durham was last inspected in June 2024. As part of the inspection process, inspectors received feedback and views from 1,500 children, young people, families and partners. You can read more about the feedback from the inspectors on our Strategies, plans, policies and inspections page.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - Education, training and employment

Getting the right education and learning support for children and young people with SEND and moving into training and employment.

How different needs are supported in schools

SEN support and the graduated approach

Finding a school to suit your child's needs

Special schools not managed by the council

Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans

Educate your child at home

Support for children with health needs

Support in the early years

Moving on to further education - colleges and training providers

Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA)

SEND Education - listings in the Local Offer directory

Equality Act 2010 (in schools)

National curriculum and inclusion

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